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boa_02 20 1961LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES DATE: February 20, 1961 "IME: 2:O0 P. M. PLACE: Chamber of the Board of Directors MEMBERS PRESENT: Maxwell J. Lyons, II, Chairman Bruce Anderson William A. Meeks MEMBERS ABSENT: Miss Emily Penton W. H. Marak STAFF PRESENT: Henry M. De Noble, Director Julius Breckling, Planner Melba Lawing, Secretary A quorum was found to be present ant the chairman called the meeting to order. An advertised public hearing was held on the following dockets: Docket No. 4-61 . Applicant: Carl Miller Location: Northwest corner of 13th and Spring Streets Description: Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, block 198, Original City Classification: "I" Light Industrial District Variance: From the off-street parking provisions of Section 2-A, Ord. No. 5420, to permit a vari- ance from the required number of parking spaces Mr. Miller was present. He and Mr. Breckling explained the application. The required number of parking spaces is 30, the proposed is 24, making the request a variance of 6 spaces. The reason for the request is so that they can provide an easier method of storage of long, bulky material. This area represents about one-third of their storage space. Mr. Miller did not think this addition to the building would increase his business so that more parking would be needed. He said his customers complain because of being held up while waiting for their order to be filled. He added that this would be customer park- ing and that the same loading dock will be used. The Board asked if there was any other parking in the area? Mr. Breekling answered that there was ope-fourth of a block not being used. Mr. Miller said his business is wholesale, no retail at all. Mr. Bill Bla`fr was present to discuss this application as it was related to his property, he saw no objections. Mr. Miller said his business has been in operation for twenty years, he has twelve employ- ees, six of them drive a car, three part time and three all the time. Page 2 of 4 In executive session Mr. De Noble said he thought Mr. Miller had sufficient parking for the business which is on the property now, but perhaps not for other types of business, however, the building would be such that it would not be used for anything but storage. The Board felt that this business would probably be at this location for a long time.. No objectors were present. Mr. Anderson moved that it be approved, Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Docket No. 5-61 Applicant: Safeway Inc. by Frank M. Fulk Location: 117-119 West l8th St. - 18O0-1806 & 1810 Main St. Description: Lots 109 119 12, and the east 50 feet of 1, 29 and 3, block 425, Duvall's Addition; Lots 7, 8, 91 10, 11, and 12, block 165, Original City Classification: "F" Commercial District Variance: From the off-street parking provisions of Section 2-A, Ord. No. 5420 Mr. Fulk and Mr. Dotage were present. They presented their revised plat and explained that they were getting ready to remodel the Safeway Store at this location. Presently it contains 15,000 square feet, they plan to enlarge it to 19tOOO with 98 spaces for parking increased to 117. Mr. Dodge said they could add 8 or 9 spaces in the undeveloped area if the Board thought it necessary, but they would rather not. No objectors were present. In executive session Mr. De Noble said he felt this revised lay- out was satisfactory. Mr. Meeks moved it be approved, Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Docket No. 5-A-61 Mr. Fulk and Mr. Dodge were present. They explained that the Safeway Store at this location faces High Street and that they would like to leave the front of the store open to view. In executive session the Board felt that this was a reasonable request and Mr. Anderson moved it be granted, Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Docket No. 6-61 Mr. Pat Story, attorney, was present to represent Meyer's Bakery. Mr. Breckling briefly reviewed the application as it had been presented in January of 1960 and showed the Board their present request on the plat. The detailed plat is on file with the application. Several letters and phone calls had been received, objecting to this request. Mr. Elton Long owns property at the NW corner of 13th Page 3 of 4 and Battery Streets, facing east. He was present and stated he was very much apposed to Mr. Meyer expanding his business at this location because of the trucks loading and unloading, using and blocking the alley, making noise, running across.and breaking curbs and gutters and sidewalks, the latter having to be replaced at the expense of the property owners. The applicant had said this would eliminate the use of the alley to a large extent, but Mr. Long said he and his neighbors felt that the trucks would use the alley as long as it is there. Mr. Lyons asked if there would be any doors opening onto the alley? Mr. Story could not answer this question and left the meeting to call Mr. May, the contractor. When he came back he reported that they would be loading from the alley, but it would be parallel parking to the south part of the building and not jack-knifed as before. They felt that it would be'less obnoxious than it has been and there would be less loading from the alley. In executive session Mr. De Noble said they actually would be taking away the off-street loading area which is required by the ordi- nance. Mr. Breckling gave the members copies of the minutes of the meeting in December of 1959, at which time this application was first heard. Mr. Meeks moved that it be denied, Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. REQUESTS FOR RECCNSIDERATIOX Docket No. 6-2 Applicant: Location: Description: Classification: Variance: Central Church of Christ 1310 Wolfe Street Lot 10 and the south 1/2 Centennial Addition "D" Apartment District Requesting permission to a restricted district by Albert Dope of 11, block 9, locate a parking lot in Mr. Hope was present. At the time this request was granted the parking lot was to be used only by the church. The request, at this time, is to allow the funeral home nearby to use the parking facili= ties. If granted, it will be opened one hour before a funeral and closed one hour after. Mr. Meeks asked what the reaction of the peo- ple had been since the Board allowed this parking lot? Mr. Hope an- swered that it had been good and that there was no longer any objec- tions. In executive session it was explained that this was only an amend- ment to the original request and that it had not been advertised and the adjoining property owners had not been notified. Mr. Anderson moved that the request be granted on a two month t^ial basis, Mr. Anderson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 4 Docket No. 42-60 Applicant: Marjorie Schultz Location: 1711 Spring Street Description: The west 88 feet of lot 3, block 190, Original City Classifications "C" Two-family District Variances From all applicable provisions of Section 11, Ord. No. 54�20 to permit reconstruction of exist- ing building in order to allow two apartment unit Mrs. Schultz was present. Mr. Frank Cox was present to represent ;ere He apologized for asking the indulgence of the Board, but stated -that he believed there were some things that had not been brought to their attention. He said Mrs. Schultz had been given notice by the `?ublic Works Department to "either repair the building or tear it down°°, whereupon she entered into a contract with a mat to repair it. ',.hen the Building Inspector advised the contractor not to do any more work on it as -it was in violation of the zoning ordinance. He said Mr. Carter said as long as it is an accessory building she could do anything she wanted to with it. Mr. Cox explained the amount of prop- Prty involved and what Mrs. Schultz wants to do. He stated that she could enter into any kind of agreement; if she decideg to sell, she vould add to this portion of a lot enough to make a lot adequate for a duplex. The property owners who will be affected have written letters fcr Mrs. Schultz, stating that they have no objections. There was discussion about the extent of the remodeling she plans to do and the off-street parking space available. Mrs. Schultz stated that Mr. A. L. Parris is her contractor. In executive session Mr. Anderson moved that it not be recon- sidered, Mr. Meeks seconded and the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION The The Board discussed the matter of the contractor purchasing and signing the building permit for the owner and in some cases the owner saying he was not aware that he could not do the work on his accessory building as he had planned. As a result of this discussion Mr. Meeks moved that something be worked out which would require the property owner to sign all applications for permits for repairs, remodeling, alterations and additions to accessory buildings, Mr. Anderson second- ed and the motion carried unanimously. A letter was forwarded to the City Manager concerning this and a reply was received, stating that the Public Works Department had been instructed to require the signature of the property owner on all per- mits purchased for repairs, remodeling, alterations, and additions to accessory buildings. The meeting adjourned. Mrs. Melba Lawing, Secretary r A P PROVED s m1axwel ,. Lyo s II, Chairman